Unauthorized entry into Fingerlakes Mall voting location triggers police response, but has no impact on election integrity

Authorities responded to an incident at the Finger Lakes Mall polling place on Monday after an unauthorized person reportedly entered the location. Officials with the Cayuga County Board of Elections reported that law enforcement agencies, including the New York State Police and the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department, were called to the location in the early afternoon to investigate.

After reviewing security footage, conducting a walkthrough and interviewing election board personnel, law enforcement concluded that no criminal act had occurred. According to the Board of Elections, there were no ballots or voting records available at the time because early voting had ended and the site was just being prepared for Election Day.

Commissioners John Camardo, representing the Republican Party, and Keith Batman, representing the Democratic Party, assured the public that election integrity remains intact. They emphasized that all voting machines were secure, locked in a separate room and individually locked. Security measures remained uncompromised, with no evidence that the locked room seals or voting machine had been tampered with.

“While this is an unfortunate incident, it will have no impact on our elections, and we look forward to tomorrow, Election Day,” the commissioners said.

The incident at the Finger Lakes Mall has drawn attention in Cayuga County, but officials are urging voters to have confidence in the safety measures in place.

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